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Knelanger Family History

Knelanger Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Belanger, Melander, Englander, Kitelinger, Kelner, Helander, Kellner

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Where is the Knelanger family from?

You can see how Knelanger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knelanger family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Knelanger families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Knelanger's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Knelanger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Knelanger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Knelanger ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Knelanger ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Knelanger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knelanger census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 4 immigration records available for the last name Knelanger. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 23 military records available for the last name Knelanger. For the veterans among your Knelanger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knelanger lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Knelanger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Knelanger in 1967 was 74, and 75 in 2002.

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